Just finished my CRJ course
08-23-2007, 06:57 PM
#61
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: E170 FO
Posts: 686
The point is that thousands before you have make the transition to jets without paying for a transition course. If you honestly lack the confidence that you can make it through training, then spend the cash. Otherwise, that $2500+ can go a long way to helping your survive regional FO pay. Don't buy into the hype. You don't NEED those courses to get a job or pass training.
08-23-2007, 07:26 PM
#62
Freightmama!
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 2,880
I dont see the problem wiith taking a jet transition course. Anything to help make me successful in training can only be a plus right? Yes, they wil ltrain you, but different people learn at differant rates. So, for me I want to take a jet course. I have flown nothing but older model 172's. So, if I am throwninto a jet glass cockpit environment I will definantly be behind the curve, so I need as much prep as I can get.
I can see your point.
08-23-2007, 07:33 PM
#63
Freightmama!
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 2,880
P.S. I agree with 880
08-24-2007, 06:18 AM
#64
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: I am the Captain now...
Posts: 1,006
Although I do think the jet transition course is a waste of money, at least the guy is not a cocky you know what that thinks he knows it all. He at least admits his weakness. I respect that a lot more than macho man "I don't need any help" pilot (and believe me, I've flown with some FOs like that when I was a captain).
Sorry for ragging on ya, trackpilot. We tend to stereotype the jet transition guys on here a lot.
08-25-2007, 06:40 AM
#66
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Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Spartan
Posts: 3,652
Well, Slice, you're a lot better than me then. When I went to the commuters to fly Jetstreams, I had chest pains every day during systems class. It was a difficult transition for me from a systems standpoint. Coming from "right rudder" all the time, it was like a firehose, I had no idea what to expect and I constantly felt behind. Of course, I was also dealing with a very stressful personal situation at the time. Luckily, I made it without any additional training but it probably took a couple years off my life. I also don't think all airline's training is that great. In fact, I don't think I really went through an acceptable ground school until I came to UPS. Although I do think the jet transition course is a waste of money, at least the guy is not a cocky you know what that thinks he knows it all. He at least admits his weakness. I respect that a lot more than macho man "I don't need any help" pilot (and believe me, I've flown with some FOs like that when I was a captain).
P.S. I agree with 880
P.S. I agree with 880
, but you're senior...so you win! 
08-25-2007, 05:00 PM
#68
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: Flight Instructor
Posts: 623
Well, Slice, you're a lot better than me then. When I went to the commuters to fly Jetstreams, I had chest pains every day during systems class. It was a difficult transition for me from a systems standpoint. Coming from "right rudder" all the time, it was like a firehose, I had no idea what to expect and I constantly felt behind. Of course, I was also dealing with a very stressful personal situation at the time. Luckily, I made it without any additional training but it probably took a couple years off my life. I also don't think all airline's training is that great. In fact, I don't think I really went through an acceptable ground school until I came to UPS. Although I do think the jet transition course is a waste of money, at least the guy is not a cocky you know what that thinks he knows it all. He at least admits his weakness. I respect that a lot more than macho man "I don't need any help" pilot (and believe me, I've flown with some FOs like that when I was a captain).
P.S. I agree with 880
P.S. I agree with 880
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